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Fielding a team for the first time in 1946, the Coogs have a remarkably steady and successful history, highlighted by two peak eras. First, the run 'n shoot era under head coach Jack Pardee and offensive coordinator John Jenkins that saw Andre Ware win the schools first and only Heisman Trophy behind a barrage of offensive numbers.

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| Name | Title |
| Willie Fritz | Head Coach |
| Kevin Barbay | Offensive Coordinator |
| Shiel Wood | Defensive Coordinator |
| Shawn Bell | Quarterbacks |
| Derrick Sherman | Assistant Head Coach, Wide Receivers |
| Joshua Christian-Young | Defensive Backs |
| Zac Etheridge | Defensive Backs |
| Jordy Joseph | Running Backs |
| Eman Naghavi | Offensive Line |
| Oscar Giles | Defensive Line |
| James Ross III | Linebackers |
| Mike Krysl | Special Teams Coordinator |
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Who will be the next Texas team to reach the College Football Playoff?
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